I The General Elections Requirements for being a candidate: --Anyone who is eligible to vote can stand as a MP in principle. --Candidates with political backgrounds tend to get more votes than an independent candidate. --People who want to make an impact in national politics must usually join one of the big parties and apply to be chosen as their candidate in one of the constituencies.I The General Elections • Requirements for being a candidate: -- Anyone who is eligible to vote can stand as a MP in principle. -- Candidates with political backgrounds tend to get more votes than an independent candidate. -- People who want to make an impact in national politics must usually join one of the big parties and apply to be chosen as their candidate in one of the constituencies